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C9 NSX

1991 Honda Nsx

Red Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,761 mi
Last recorded91,761 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Honda Nsx70,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 91,761 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front castle lock nuts on lower ball joints are corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 91,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,516 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,223 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,081 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,914 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ONINNER EDGES

Pass 20 Oct 2018 90,419 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 89,699 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 88,496 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,601 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,853 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and weakened

o/s parking brake efficiency low

Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,103 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded and weakened

Fail 8 Jul 2013 86,103 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box corroded and weakened

Pass 6 Jul 2012 85,084 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust weakened and corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 81,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 80,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 78,799 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,008 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 74,055 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Nsx?

Based on 8,302 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
901
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 191
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 61
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 46
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C9 NSX is a 1991 Honda Nsx in Red with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1991 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 70,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Nsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 191 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 NSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Nsx typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Honda Nsx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C9 NSX registered?

C9 NSX is a 1991 Honda Nsx, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is C9 NSX safe to buy?

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